Like many urban areas, fitting new construction into existing neighborhoods while keeping the flavor of the area is always a challenge. In fact, Portland, Oregon’s citizens began complaining about lackluster new construction so much that city officials decided to do something proactive about it.
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For the first time in seven months, existing home sales increased, says the National Association of Realtors. February sales rose nearly three percent over January. For the first time in seven months, existing home sales increased, says the National Association of Realtors. February sales rose nearly three percent over January. That’s encouraging says the NAR, [...]

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The Canadian reverse mortgage marketplace doubled in size when the number of commercial lenders went from one to two. The expansion coincides with the first waves of Canada’s almost 10 million Baby Boomers turning 60. This is not a coincidence.
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Do yourself a favor. Right now, pick up your local newspaper or real estate flyer. Notice anything?
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